I jokingly poked fun at Mr. Husband yesterday because every year he takes me out for a surprise Valentine's date and every year it is the same thing. Last night we had our annual night scheduled...which I love by the way...and I came down the the worst flu I have had in years. I made it to dinner … [Read more...]
Travel Swag
If this isn't the rule in every house, it should be: If dad goes away on a fun holiday and leaves mom and kids behind, there should be gifts on the return. It's a thank you to mommy for keeping the house in order and a nice token to the kids that daddy was thinking of them while he was away. Mr. … [Read more...]
The Next Thing on My List
I have just finished reading The Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinski which has forced me into a position I had fully sworn off in the last couple of years: Resolutions!!! Smolinski's novel is absolute chicklit with the heroine, June Parker, discovering herself while finishing a list for a … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions II – The Christmas Letter
Mostly, I am impressed with people who send Christmas letters because it means that they were prepared and organized enough to do so. I also enjoy catching up on the comings and goings of people I haven't seen all year. But like most honest moms, I do find the letter a bit intimidating. Why … [Read more...]
Catholic Guilt
There is a great line in " The Commitments"(which you should see if you haven't) where a poor Irish white guy is trying to channel the greats of soul for his saxophone and he wanders around Dublin chanting, "I'm black and I'm proud." I have days where I wander … [Read more...]